Who to start · 2025-26
Sam Reinhart vs Vince Dunn
Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vince Dunn's 1.83.
Reinhart had 61 points in 64 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 games.
This week Reinhart has 1 game left with 1 soft matchup; Dunn has 2 left with 1 soft matchup. We project Dunn for 3.6 ESPN points to Reinhart's 2.5.
Sam Reinhart has the better number in 23 of the 34 stats both are ranked on.
Reinhart's biggest edges: Scoring chances 52.3%, Corsi 50.9%, Fenwick 50.6%.
Dunn's biggest edges: Penalty minutes 54, Ascension score 54, On-ice PDO 1012.
- • 2026-27 so far: 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PPP, 4 SOG.
- • 2026-27 so far: 1 GP, 1 G, 2 A, 1 PPP, 2 SOG.
Fantasy value: your scoring
Sam Reinhart
2.13
fantasy points per game
Vince Dunn
1.83
fantasy points per game
Under ESPN default points, Sam Reinhart has the edge.
| Points per game from | Reinhart | Dunn |
|---|---|---|
| Goals (+2) | 0.80 | 0.38 |
| Assists (+1) | 0.44 | 0.51 |
| Power-play points (+0.5) | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Shorthanded points (+0.5) | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Shots on goal (+0.1) | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Hits (+0.1) | 0.13 | 0.04 |
| Blocks (+0.5) | 0.31 | 0.53 |
Per-game rates from the selected sample; blended mixes last season with this season, weighting this season more as games are played. Categories are scored as z-scores against qualified players at the same position. Your custom weights are saved in this browser only.
Head-to-head: Reinhart vs Dunn
Every event between them in NHL play-by-play, 2017-18 to 2024-25: games against each other, faceoffs, shots on goal, hits and penalties. Regular season and playoffs.
Reinhart 1G 5A, 27 SOG · Dunn 0G 4A, 19 SOG
Reinhart blocked 1 of Dunn's shots; Dunn blocked 3 of Reinhart's.
Games against each other
| Date | Score | Reinhart | Dunn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | FLA 1–2 SEA | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2024-12-10 | FLA 2–1 SEA | 0G 1A 1S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2023-12-12 | FLA 0–4 SEA | 0G 0A 4S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2023-10-28 | FLA 3–2 SEA | 0G 0A 3S | 0G 0A 1S |
| 2022-12-11 | FLA 2–5 SEA | 0G 0A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2022-12-03 | FLA 5–1 SEA | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2022-01-23 | FLA 3–5 SEA | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 1A 1S |
| 2021-11-27 | FLA 1–4 SEA | 0G 0A 1S | 0G 1A 0S |
| 2020-01-09 | BUF 1–5 STL | 0G 1A 4S | 0G 0A 2S |
| 2019-12-10 | BUF 5–2 STL | 1G 1A 2S | 0G 0A 3S |
| 2019-03-17 | BUF 4–3 STL | 0G 0A 0S | 0G 0A 0S |
| 2018-12-27 | BUF 1–4 STL | 0G 1A 2S | 0G 1A 1S |
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This week's schedule
Sep 28 to Oct 4. More games usually wins a weekly start/sit. Chips show how many fantasy points the opponent allows to the player's position (soft or tough), the Schedule Edge from rest and travel, and the likely opposing goalie with his save percentage. Projections use ESPN default points for the games left.
Sam Reinhart
3games (1 left)
2.5proj. ESPN pts
- Tue, Sep 29 @ CAROpp allows 13th-fewest FP to CLikely vs Brandon Bussi (.895)
- Thu, Oct 1 @ SJSOpp allows 12th-fewest FP to CSchedule edge −1.0 win%Likely vs Yaroslav Askarov (.884)
- Sun, Oct 4 @ ANA2.5 ptsOpp allows 9th-most FP to CLikely vs Lukas Dostal (.888)
Vince Dunn
3games (2 left)
3.6proj. ESPN pts
- Thu, Oct 1 @ CGYOpp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
- Sat, Oct 3 @ EDM1.8 ptsOpp allows 13th-most FP to DLikely vs Tristan Jarry (.882)
- Sun, Oct 4 vs CGYB2B1.8 ptsOpp allows the most FP to DLikely vs Dustin Wolf (.899)
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FAQ
- Should I start Sam Reinhart or Vince Dunn in fantasy hockey?
- Blending 2025-26 with 2026-27 so far, Sam Reinhart projects to 2.13 fantasy points per game under ESPN default scoring to Vince Dunn's 1.83. Reinhart had 61 points in 64 games; Dunn had 44 in 81 games. Check this week's games and your league's scoring in the fantasy panel above, since more games usually decide a weekly start.
- Who is better, Sam Reinhart or Vince Dunn?
- On 2025-26 numbers, Sam Reinhart leads in 23 of 34 stats where both qualify, from scoring and power-play production to on-ice shot share and NHL EDGE tracking.
- How have Reinhart and Dunn done against each other?
- In 14 games against each other in our data, Reinhart's team went 5–9. Reinhart had 6 points (1 goals) and Dunn had 4 (0 goals).
2025-26 regular season from NHL play-by-play, shift charts and NHL EDGE, processed by Edgehalla. Head-to-head covers every loaded season (play-by-play from 2019-20; on-ice matchups from 2025-26).Compare other players →